🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Victoria Falls 🇿🇼

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Victoria Falls is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Victoria Falls is drier, with roughly 24 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇿🇼 Victoria Falls
Avg annual high
23°C
30°C
Hottest month
October · 26°C
October · 36°C
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year
150
126
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberMay, June, July

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).

🇿🇼 Victoria Falls

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (36°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Victoria Falls warmer?

Victoria Falls is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Victoria Falls?

Johannesburg is rainier — Victoria Falls sees about 24 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Victoria Falls?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Victoria Falls is best around May, June, July.

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